Public Transportation

New Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Line Extension

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Line Extension Project

The Surrey Langley SkyTrain project is one of the most anticipated projects in the Lower Mainland. This extension to the Expo line will bring the SkyTrain all the way to Langley. The line will run 16km in length and will connect 3 key corridors on the South of the Fraser. That is to say,104 Ave, King George Boulevard, and the Fraser Highway will all be a part of this major project. In other words, this line will connect users to more services, communities, and opportunities in half the amount of time!

The Surrey Langley SkyTrain will run from King George Station, along Fraser Highway, all the way to 203 Street in Langley. This will give thousands of residents an opportunity to put their cars away and switch to public transit conveniently and reliably. Similarly this system is built to carry over 60,000 daily riders. In addition, the line will have 8 SkyTrain stations on route, as well as 3 bus exchanges.

This project is looking to connect; Surrey Metro Centre – Fleetwood Town Centre – Langley Regional City Centre.

July 2021 – The Government of Canada has announced up at $1.3 billion dollars in federal funding will be put towards this project. In order to support the 16-kilometre extension, this government of BC has assumed ownership and delivery of this project, which Translink will operate as part of their regional SkyTrain network once fully functional and in-service.

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Travel Time and Passengers

This system will run 6800 passengers per hour per direction. Most importantly, that means it will carry more than ten times the current transportation system. As a result, from King George to Langley City Centre commuters will be able to hop on a train every 6-8 minutes during peak hours. The full length of the ride will be approximately 22 minutes which is just under half the current time frame. Likewise, it is still over 10 minutes faster than the current express route. Removing vehicle traffic from the equation, the SkyTrain is 95% reliable for time so you can plan your commute almost down to the minute!

Public transportation provides an environmentally friendly, wholesome option for all residents. This fast, reliable, and convenient system has been serving the Metro Vancouver area for over 30 years!

Please Note

This information is subject to change. While we work to keep you updated on this information, things do tend to change. For the newest and most relevant information, please visit the city website or Translink website.

Three Reasons Why Buying Near a SkyTrain Station is a Smart Move:

1. Convenience

As we move towards a greener future, owning a car is becoming less and less necessary. We are seeing more and more people trade in their high insurance costs and lease payments for car share and a Translink Pass. For those who are willing to give up their car, the trade-off is usually that they want to be in close vicinity to the SkyTrain Station.

2. Resale & Rental Rates

Homes, Condos, and Presale Condos that are close to the SkyTrain station rent for more and sell for more, and rent quicker and sell quicker.

3. Supply vs. Demand

SkyTrain-Friendly Real Estate holds its value. As prices continue to increase, SkyTrain hubs become more and more desirable, and as demand builds, prices rise. Securing a piece of Real Estate in close walking distance to the SkyTrain station is a great way to mitigate risk in fluctuating markets.

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New UBC SkyTrain Line Extension

Broadway SkyTrain Project

The UBC SkyTrain, otherwise known as the Broadway SkyTrain project, will be a tunneled extension of the Millennium line passing underneath the Central Broadway area. This project will bring a new outlook on the transit available in the second largest employment district in the Lower Mainland. The first portion of this project will be the extension of the Millennium line from VCC Clark to Arbutus. This part of the extension will decrease travel time for thousands of Vancouver commuters every day.

The UBC SkyTrain capacity will be three times the amount of the 99 B-Line bus. Transit users will be able to go from VCC to Arbutus in just 11 minutes, which is half the time of the current bus route. The SkyTrain will run every 3-4 minutes at peak times of the day making your entire trip quick and easy from start to finish. The first extension will include 6 underground stations. Among these stations will be;

Great Northern Way SkyTrain Station, Mount Pleasant SkyTrain Station, Broadway City-Hall SkyTrain Station, Fairview VGH SkyTrain Station, South Granville SkyTrain Station, Arbutus SkyTain Station.

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These locations will provide you with convenient access to the Broadway Corridor for your business and personal needs.

In addition, the Western Terminus station of the Broadway SkyTrain project will be at Arbutus street and will include a bus loop. Until the second part of the extension is complete, this will be the transfer to get to UBC. Commuters will come off the SkyTrain and be able to hop on a bus to their next destination in a matter of steps.

Moreover, this line will provide dependability to thousands of people everyday. The UBC SkyTrain will provide peace of mind for many commuters throughout the Lower Mainland.

UBC SkyTrain Extension

In 2014 the City of Vancouver included the 2 part extension of the SkyTrain line to UBC in their vision. It was planned out so the city could complete the line to Arbutus, and then extend to UBC. As a result, the UBC SkyTrain line will be extended along the Broadway Corridor to the following stations;

MacDonald SkyTrain Station, Alma SkyTrain Station, Sasamat SkyTrain Station, Blanca SkyTrain Station, Westbrook Mall SkyTrain Station, West 16th SkyTrain Station.

Further to the first extension, this line will complete the transit system on the Broadway Corridor. Therefore, residents all over the Lower Mainland will have full access by SkyTrain to countless opportunities. The UBC SkyTrain line will improve the experience for UBC Students. Meanwhile, those working along the corridor will be able to shorten their commute time and do so comfortably.

Perks

In conclusion, the perks are endless. The UBC SkyTrain line is a much needed, and wanted project for this city. Above all, it cannot come soon enough for the thousands of people who utilize the current bus lines along Broadway. The project is predicted to begin in 2021, and the extension to Arbutus to be complete by 2025.